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Who is Dr. Diefenbach, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Flagstaff, AZ?
Dr. Christopher Diefenbach, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Flagstaff, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Diefenbach is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Diefenbach’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Diefenbach’s office at (928) 779-7880.
What languages does Dr. Diefenbach speak?
Dr. Diefenbach and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Diefenbach treat?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Diefenbach diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Diefenbach. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Right Foot Pain
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
- M79672: Pain in left foot
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
Also known as:
- Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Left Ankle Ache
- Left Foot Discomfort
- Sore Left Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
What procedures does Dr. Diefenbach perform?
As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Diefenbach performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Diefenbach. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
- Ankle arthroplasty with implant
- Total ankle prosthesis
- Ankle joint replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Open Medial Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
- Medial Malleolus Fixation
- Broken Ankle Bone Repair
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
- 27766: Open treatment of medial malleolus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
- Partial Foot Bone Removal
- Foot Bone Infection Removal
- Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
- Metatarsal Osteotomy
- Foot Bone Lengthening
- Foot Bone Shortening
- Foot Bone Angle Correction
- Talus Bone Excision
- Calcaneus Bone Excision
- Foot Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Bone Removal
- Tarsal Bone Excision
- Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
- Calcaneus Osteotomy
- Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
- Dwyer Procedure
- Chambers Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
- 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus
- 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
- 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation
Also known as:
- Subtalar Joint Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Fusion
- Open Ankle Joint Fusion
- Ankle Joint Fusion
- Subtalar Arthrodesis
- Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
- Talocalcaneal Fusion
- Great Toe Arthrodesis
- MTP Joint Fusion
- Big Toe Fusion Surgery
- Hallux Rigidus Surgery
- Ankle Arthrodesis
- Ankle Fusion Surgery
- Surgical Ankle Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
- 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
- 27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open
Also known as:
- Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
- Gastrocnemius Release
- Strayer Procedure
- Calf Tightness Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)
Also known as:
- Hammertoe Correction Surgery
- Bunion Correction with Double Bone Cut
- Big Toe Arthritis Surgery (Hallux Rigidus)
- Open Surgery for Midfoot Bone Fracture
- Hammertoe Repair
- Toe Straightening Surgery
- Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Double Osteotomy Bunion Repair
- Cheilectomy for hallux rigidus
- Big toe joint debridement
- First MTP joint release
- Tarsal Bone Fracture Repair (Open)
- Midfoot Fracture Fixation
- Foot Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
- 28299: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with double osteotomy, any method
- 28289: Hallux rigidus correction with cheilectomy, debridement and capsular release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; without implant
- 28465: Open treatment of tarsal bone fracture (except talus and calcaneus), includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Release
- Tendon Loosening Surgery (Leg)
- Ankle Tendon Tenolysis
- Flexor or Extensor Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 27680: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; single, each tendon
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Repair (Both Collateral Ligaments)
- Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Sprain Repair
- Watson-Jones Procedure
- Ankle Collateral Ligament Repair
- Disrupted Ankle Ligament Repair
- Ankle Sprain Surgery
- Lateral and Medial Ankle Ligament Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)
- 27696: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; both collateral ligaments
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Heel Bone Fracture
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Internal Fixation
- Open Talus Fracture Repair
- Calcaneus Fracture Repair
- Heel Bone Fixation Surgery
- Open Reduction Calcaneus Fracture
- Foot Fracture Surgery
- Open Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Pilon Fracture Repair
- Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Bone Fracture Surgery
- Talus Bone Fixation
- Open Reduction of Talus Fracture
- Ankle Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28415: Open treatment of calcaneal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed;
- 27827: Open treatment of fracture of weight bearing articular surface/portion of distal tibia (eg, pilon or tibial plafond), with internal fixation, when performed; of tibia only
- 28445: Open treatment of talus fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Large Bone Graft
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Major Bone Grafting
- Autograft
- Allograft
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
- Endoscopy
- Ankle debridement
- Ankle scope surgery
- Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
- Tibiotalar joint debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive
Also known as:
- Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
- Multiple Tendon Release in Leg/Ankle
- Deep tendon rerouting
- Tendon transplant surgery
- Muscle redirection surgery
- Tibial tendon transfer
- Leg Tendon Tenolysis
- Ankle Tendon Release Surgery
- Flexor/Extensor Tendon Adhesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)
- 27681: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, leg and/or ankle; multiple tendons (through separate incision[s])
Also known as:
- Leg Tendon Repair
- Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Leg Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Reconstruction Leg
- Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
- Graft for Achilles Tendon
- Re-repair Achilles Tendon
- Ankle Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27658: Repair, flexor tendon, leg; primary, without graft, each tendon
- 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft
Also known as:
- Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
- Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
- Midfoot Fusion
- Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
- Foot Bone Fusion
- Midtarsal Arthrodesis
- Tarsometatarsal Fusion
- Foot Joint Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;
- 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
Also known as:
- Achilles Tendon Repair
- Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Open Achilles Repair
- Percutaneous Achilles Repair
- Heel Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;
Also known as:
- Open Metatarsal Fracture Repair
- Foot Bone Fracture Surgery
- Metatarsal Fixation
- Broken Foot Bone Repair
CPT Codes:
- 28485: Open treatment of metatarsal fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
Also known as:
- Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
- Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
- Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
- Big toe bunion surgery
- Hallux Valgus Correction
- Bunionectomy with Osteotomy
- Big Toe Bone Realignment
- Sesamoid Bone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
- 28298: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with proximal phalanx osteotomy, any method
Also known as:
- Midfoot Joint Dislocation Repair
- Tarsometatarsal joint dislocation open reduction
- Lisfranc injury repair
- Midfoot dislocation surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28615: Open treatment of tarsometatarsal joint dislocation, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Toe Amputation
- Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
- Toe removal surgery
- Foot digit amputation
- MTP joint amputation
CPT Codes:
- 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Open Bone Biopsy (Deep)
- Biopsy
- Deep Bone Biopsy
- Surgical Bone Biopsy
- Humeral Shaft Biopsy
- Femoral Shaft Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20245: Biopsy, bone, open; deep (eg, humeral shaft, ischium, femoral shaft)
Also known as:
- Open Toe Tendon Release
- Flexor Tenotomy Toe
- Toe Tendon Lengthening
- Hammer Toe Surgery
- Toe Tendon Cut
CPT Codes:
- 28232: Tenotomy, open, tendon flexor; toe, single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg or Ankle Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Leg tendon lengthening
- Ankle tendon shortening
- Tendon surgery leg
CPT Codes:
- 27685: Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle; single tendon (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Shin Bone Partial Removal
- Tibia Bone Excision
- Shin Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Tibia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27640: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy), bone (eg, osteomyelitis); tibia
Also known as:
- Toe Joint Capsule Release
- Toe Capsulotomy
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint Release
- Toe Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 28270: Capsulotomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, with or without tenorrhaphy, each joint (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Foot Flexor Tendon Repair
- Tendon repair foot
- Flexor tendon surgery
- Foot tendon reconstruction
- Ankle tendon repair
CPT Codes:
- 28200: Repair, tendon, flexor, foot; primary or secondary, without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Morton's Neuroma Removal
- Excision of Morton's Neuroma
- Interdigital Neuroma Excision
- Foot Nerve Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 28080: Excision, interdigital (Morton) neuroma, single, each
Also known as:
- Open Bone Biopsy (Superficial)
- Biopsy
- Bone Sample Collection
- Superficial Bone Biopsy
- Open Biopsy of Bone
CPT Codes:
- 20240: Biopsy, bone, open; superficial (eg, sternum, spinous process, rib, patella, olecranon process, calcaneus, tarsal, metatarsal, carpal, metacarpal, phalanx)
Also known as:
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Muscle Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Diefenbach accept my insurance?
Dr. Diefenbach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 779-7880 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Diefenbach accept in Flagstaff, AZ?
Dr. Diefenbach in Flagstaff, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
MedImpact
Prominence Health Plan
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Diefenbach's office located?
Dr. Christopher Diefenbach's Primary Practice
107 E Oak Ave
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-7880
What is Dr. Diefenbach's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Diefenbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437440070.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Diefenbach?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Diefenbach
What is Dr. Christopher Diefenbach's specialty?
Dr. Diefenbach is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Flagstaff, AZ. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for childrens foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Diefenbach to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Diefenbach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Diefenbach is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Renown Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Christopher Diefenbach accepting new patients in Flagstaff, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Diefenbach is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Diefenbach offer online booking?
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